'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
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'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
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Debris spills over major Auckland motorway after crash
One person was injured in the crash.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Part of Auckland motorway closing tonight
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.
Woman assaulted parking warden for handing out a ticket
Parking warden sworn at then pushed to the ground by woman given ticket.
‘Loud bang’: Car involved in fatal Ōtahuhu crash travelling at 100km/h - witness
Moments later she heard a big bang.
Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation
Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.
Stop-go man sacked for drinking on the job
The man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.
Crashes cause delays around Auckland - at least one person injured
A serious crash on a busy road in New Lynn, West Auckland, is causing delays this morning.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
'The next best thing': The idea that might convince you to get out of your car
Public transport leaders are considering three options to help tackle congestion.
Commuter chaos as Auckland rail services hit by fault, four trains now running
A powerline fault is being fixed but will take hours for trains to resume timetables.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
Diesel spill causes delays on Southern Motorway
One southbound lane near the Market Rd off-ramp has been closed.
SH2 reopens after slip cleared at Remutaka Hill
Drivers are cautioned to take an alternate route if possible or delay travel.
Wellington traffic: Mt Victoria tunnel re-opens after crash
The tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.
Traffic starts to ease after two multi-car crashes cause Anzac chaos
12 people died during Anzac weekend last year, and police want to avoid a repeat of that.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
State Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling tree
The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Watch: Auckland motorway gridlocked ahead of Easter weekend
Holidaymakers line up in a gridlock heading out of Auckland ahead of Easter weekend. Video / Supplied
Easter long weekend: The times to steer clear of travelling to avoid long queues
The roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.
Long road home: Transmission Gully fully reopens after fuel tanker crash
Delays are still expected, given the reopening coincides with peak-hour traffic.
Easter tourists welcomed to storm battered Hawke’s Bay, Coromandel and Northland
Regional tourism hubs are going the extra mile to open to Easter visitors.
'Immense courage': Heroic moment onlookers pull Tesla driver from burning wreckage
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
More commuter chaos after lane layout changes; Waka Kotahi apologises
Lane layout changes left motorists stumped and held up in major traffic on Monday.
Lane layout changes cause confusion on Northwestern Motorway
A left lane has been turned into an exit-only lane.
Auckland, I'm out of here: How to make sure you make the right move
Disillusioned Aucklanders are increasingly looking for a better and cheaper place to live.